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An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a bar area in the background, and a view of the interior through large windows.
A buffet with various food options including baked beans, mushrooms, bacon, and sausages.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with a city view.

1. ibis Brisbane Airport Hotel

ibis Brisbane Airport Hotel
Brisbane Airport
Australia
Lisa
£142
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
ibis Brisbane Airport Hotel
A balcony with a view of a beach and ocean.
A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden ceiling, and patterned chairs.
A coastal view with numerous sailboats on turquoise waters, palm trees, and a distant mountain.
A swimming pool with orange lounge chairs, a white fence, and a multi-story building with balconies.

2. Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel
Airlie Beach
Australia
Lynette
£106
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Airlie Beach Hotel
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sign for 'The Great Southern Hotel', and a restaurant named 'Restaurant 1903'.
A cityscape with a river, modern buildings, and a mix of architectural styles.
The exterior of The Great Southern Hotel with a clear sign, a glass facade, and outdoor seating area.
The exterior of The Great Southern Hotel with a modern design, a reception area, and a visible Christmas tree.

3. Great Southern Hotel Brisbane

Great Southern Hotel Brisbane
Brisbane Central Business District
Australia
Pauline
£65
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Great Southern Hotel Brisbane
A buffet with various fruits and vegetables.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a swimming pool, and a sunset sky.
A hotel reception area with a marble counter, wooden paneling, and a large screen displaying the restaurant menu.
An indoor dining area with tables and chairs, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a wall with greenery.

4. Nightelier Mermaid Waters

Nightelier Mermaid Waters
Mermaid Waters
Australia
Ross
£97
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Nightelier Mermaid Waters
A conference center with a reception area, parking, and well-maintained landscaping.
A reception area with a wooden panel wall, two computer monitors, a white reception desk, and a gray carpeted floor.
A swimming pool with a tiled deck, a multi-story building with balconies, and parked cars.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.

5. Park Motor Inn

Park Motor Inn
East Toowoomba
Australia
Cheryl
£77
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Park Motor Inn
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.
A covered outdoor area with a row of parked cars, a palm tree, and a building with outdoor seating.

6. Nightcap at the Cavenagh

Nightcap at the Cavenagh
Darwin City Centre
Australia
Sally
£78
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Nightcap at the Cavenagh
A modern hotel room with a large bed, two sofas, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel with a sign advertising renovated rooms, a parking area, and a well-lit facade.
A poolside area with a table and chairs, two umbrellas, and lounge chairs.
A conference room with a long table and chairs, large windows, and a view of greenery.

7. Hamilton Brisbane Airport Hotel

Hamilton Brisbane Airport Hotel
Hamilton
Australia
Adriene
£73
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hamilton Brisbane Airport Hotel
A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and umbrellas. There are palm trees and a building with a bar area in the background.
A table set for dining with a clear view of the ocean and palm trees in the background.
A modern mobile home with a covered porch, a small outdoor seating area, and a well-maintained lawn.
A spacious outdoor lounge area with a high ceiling and a central seating arrangement.

8. Mercure Townsville

Mercure Townsville
Currajong
Australia
tania
£84
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Mercure Townsville
A marina with a white yacht docked, a multi-story hotel with balconies and outdoor seating, and a calm water surface reflecting the buildings.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a covered area, and a view of a building at dusk.
A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings with red roofs.
A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a staircase, and a reception desk.

9. Hope Harbour Hotel Apartments

Hope Harbour Hotel Apartments
Hope Island
Australia
Matthew
£68
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Hope Harbour Hotel Apartments
A covered outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a railing, and a view of greenery and trees.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.
A beach with people swimming and walking, palm trees, and wind sculptures.
A pool with clear water, surrounded by buildings and a clear sky.

10. Hides Hotel Cairns

Hides Hotel Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
Linda
£73
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Hides Hotel Cairns
A pool area with a water slide, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A room with a large window offering a view of a body of water, buildings, and palm trees.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a window with a view.
A waterfront hotel with a modern architectural style, featuring a prominent glass building in the background, a dock with a small boat, and a pedestrian walkway along the water.

11. Tiki Hotel Surfers Paradise

Tiki Hotel Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise
Australia
Paul
£94
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Tiki Hotel Surfers Paradise
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea.
A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by white lounge chairs and a tiled deck.
A bedroom with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a bed with pillows.

12. The Oceanfront Cairns

The Oceanfront Cairns
Cairns North
Australia
Boris
£92
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
The Oceanfront Cairns
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a buffet area, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A multi-story hotel with a central atrium, surrounded by a landscaped area with trees and a parking lot.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a waiting area with a sofa and coffee table, and a large pillar.
A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a side table, a lamp, and a potted plant.

13. Rydges Southbank Townsville

Rydges Southbank Townsville
South Townsville
Australia
Karen
£89
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Rydges Southbank Townsville
A waterfall cascading over large rocks in a garden setting.
A pool surrounded by palm trees and rocks, with a building in the background.
A sign for 'Hotel Tropiq Cairns' with palm trees in the background.
A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a TV mounted on the wall, and a small picture frame on the wall.

14. Hotel Tropiq

Hotel Tropiq
Cairns North
Australia
Gail
£100
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hotel Tropiq
A balcony with a table and chairs, a bed with a pillow, and a view of buildings and mountains.
A kitchen counter with a microwave, toaster, and organized food storage bins.
A swimming pool with a no diving sign, surrounded by palm trees and a staircase leading to a deck.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'Heritage Cairns Hotel.'

15. Heritage Cairns

Heritage Cairns
Cairns Central Business District
Australia
David
£83
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Heritage Cairns
A bustling indoor dining area with wooden benches and tables, ceiling fans, and string lights.

16. Sunnybank Star Hotel & Apartments

Sunnybank Star Hotel & Apartments
Eight Mile Plains
Australia
Andrew
£83
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Sunnybank Star Hotel & Apartments
A multi-story hotel with a circular design, featuring balconies and a rooftop terrace.
A compact kitchenette with a refrigerator, coffee maker, and glassware on shelves.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a small bedside table, and a nightstand. There is a bathroom visible through an open door.
A modern kitchen with dark wood flooring, white cabinetry, and a dining area with a chair and table.

17. Tower Mill Hotel

Tower Mill Hotel
Spring Hill
Australia
Graeme
£78
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Tower Mill Hotel
An aerial view of a water park with various slides and play structures.
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a parking area and buildings.
A reception area with a marble counter, a large aquarium, and a play area with colorful play structures.
A buffet with labeled fruit and vegetable trays.

18. Paradise Resort Gold Coast

Paradise Resort Gold Coast
Surfers Paradise
Australia
brent
£146
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Paradise Resort Gold Coast
An outdoor cafe with wooden tables and chairs, a BISTRO sign, and a view of the street.
A bar area with stools, a counter, and shelves with bottles.
A poolside area with a wooden table, two white cushioned chairs, and a red chair.
A bar area with stools, a counter, and shelves with bottles.

19. Hotel Allen

Hotel Allen
North Ward
Australia
Nola
£87
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hotel Allen
A modern interior with large windows, wooden furniture, and hanging light fixtures.
A modern apartment with a dining area, a sofa, a kitchen, and large windows offering a city view.
A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a TV, and a small table with a bowl of fruit.
A modern living room with a glass dining table, two sofas, a TV, and large windows offering a city view.

20. Park Regis North Quay

Park Regis North Quay
Brisbane Central Business District
Australia
Melissa
£87
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Park Regis North Quay
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What are the best 3-star hotels in Northern Australia?
If you're visiting Sydney for your Northern Australia break, you'll find some convenient 3-star hotels. Many Expedia guests choose to stay in Comfort Hotel Sydney City. Around 0.2 mi north of the downtown area, it offers WiFi and a nearby metro station. Another highly recommended escape is Grand Hotel. Book a room here and take advantage of express check-out services and a nearby metro station, and be around 0.2 mi north of the city centre.
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Book a room at a 3-star hotel and you can expect clean and comfortable rooms and conveniences such as free WiFi, fitness equipment and tea and coffee makers. These properties may also offer a restaurant and bar on-site. Upgrade your Northern Australia break by locking in a 4-star hotel. With things like a wellness area, 24-hour room service and premium toiletries, you'll enjoy a higher level of comfort.